PRODUCT NO.: 1-0220 GCC: DS-GP
COMMON NAME: Celery Seed, Smallage, Cutting Celery
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Apium graveolens
FAMILY NAME: Apiaceae (Umbrella, Carrot)
INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Mediterranean Area
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: France, Egypt
HISTORY INFORMATION: Ayurvedic medicine used celery for water retention and indigestion. Used in Europe for gout and rheumatism. Celery seed has long been used in foods, especially salad dressings.
GENERAL INFORMATION: This plant is not the one you buy in the grocery store, but a close relative. This plant does not stalk like the common celery, rather grows more like a bush with small stalks radiating from the base. It can be used in cooking like celery. Celery oil is often found in foods, liqueurs, perfumes and soaps.
DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: A small bush growing to 2 feet with grooved, fleshy, erect branches radiating from the base producing umbrel flower stalks with white flowers creating caraway-like seeds.
PARTS PROCESSED: Seeds.
PROCESSING METHODS: Steam distilled
COLOR RANGE: Yellow.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Terpene. Limonene (up to 50%), selinene, phthalide.
YIN\YANG: Yang
PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Abortifacient, analgesic, antiarthritic, anticonvulsive, antioxidant, antiphlogistic, antirheumatic, antiseptic (urinary), antispasmodic, aperitive, aphrodisiac, carminative, cholagogue, depurative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, hepatic, hypotensive, nervine, sedative, uterine stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vulnerary. Used for puffy, red or water logged skin, bronchitis, congestion, dissolving accumulated acid in joints, cystitis, gout, renal detoxification, to increase urine flow, increase lactation, for nervous disorders and tonic for central nervous system. Used to cool, purify, reduce cellulite, relax, calm, promote sleep.
MENTAL USES: I do not need to agree with you to understand your point of view. I know what I think and what I can do and I know what you think and what you can do.
EMOTIONAL USES: Ineffective, argumentative, intimidated by authority TO productive, efficient, getting along well with others especially those with authority, arbitrating, self-empowering.
SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that the energy field is damaged from radiation or from medical treatments. Could also indicate that you are working with powerful people or agencies and you are being asked to work in harmony or bring about agreement between various powers. At the very least you are ask to create an environment where you can work and where others with whom you may not agree can also work. This could pertain to your family, work, politics or volunteer groups. Celery also helps to bring you into oneness with the universe and understanding your place within it.
APPLICATIONS: Bath (only with proper carrier oil), inhaler, massage, mist spray.
WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Nontoxic - well tested. avoid in pregnancy, plant can cause allergic reaction.
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